Find out how popular the last name Molinsky is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Molinsky.

Molinsky, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Molinsky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Molinsky in America

Molinsky is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Molinsky surname appeared 130 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Molinsky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Molinsky to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Molinsky

The surname Molinsky is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe, particularly in the regions of present-day Poland and Ukraine. It likely emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 12th or 13th century.

Molinsky is thought to be derived from the Slavic root "mol," which means "mill" or "grinder." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or trade involving mills or milling activities. It could have been bestowed upon millers, mill owners, or individuals residing near mills.

Historical records from the 14th and 15th centuries in certain Polish and Ukrainian regions mention individuals bearing variations of the name, such as Molinski, Molinsky, or Molińsky. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects, transliterations, or scribal errors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Molinsky can be found in a 16th-century Polish registry from the town of Sandomierz. The entry refers to a certain Jakub Molinsky, who was listed as a landowner in the area.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Ivan Molinsky (1647-1708) emerged as a prominent Orthodox priest and scholar in the region of Kyiv, Ukraine. He was known for his contributions to religious literature and his advocacy for Orthodox education.

During the 18th century, the Molinsky surname appeared in various Russian imperial records, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this name within the territories of the Russian Empire. One such example is Andrei Molinsky (1732-1796), a minor Russian nobility member from the Smolensk region.

In the 19th century, a Polish-born mathematician and engineer named Stanisław Molinsky (1819-1887) gained recognition for his work in the field of railway engineering. He played a significant role in the construction of several railway lines in what was then the Russian Empire.

Another notable individual with the Molinsky surname was Olga Molinsky (1886-1975), a Ukrainian-born artist and painter who gained prominence in the early 20th century for her vibrant depictions of traditional Ukrainian folk life and landscapes.

While the surname Molinsky may have originated from a specific geographic area, it has since spread to various parts of Europe and beyond, carried by individuals who migrated or relocated over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Molinsky

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Molinsky.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Molinsky was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Molinsky has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Molinsky was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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